For many high schoolers, finding a place to volunteer and make a difference in their community is becoming increasingly difficult, especially with busy schedules in need of flexibility. At GiGi’s Playhouse, a non-profit that...
In 2012, Charlie Kirk graduated from Wheeling High School, just 13 miles from Conant. He then studied at Harper College, but, according to The Guardian, dropped out in order to pursue political activism. Even...
In this episode, the Filmbrothers are wrapping up what’s left of the fall season with a belated spooky special: ranking some of the most iconic horror movie villains there are. But, in true Filmbrothers...
Embed from Getty Images In an era where many artists are expected to make music around the clock, the experiences that influence lyricism and other artistic choices are often pushed aside for revenue. Through...
Embed from Getty Images BACKGROUND Taylor Swift is at it again with her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”! The album was written behind-the-scenes during her award-winning Eras Tour and depicts her...
Conant’s Improv Troupe kicked off the holiday season with their annual Holiday Pajama Show on December 6. The show consisted of nine games, including favorites like Sit Stand Lean, Armando, Fairy Tale in a...
After a two-week stay in the atrium, Conant’s life-size replica of the Wankel T. rex skull—nicknamed Norm—on loan from the Chicago Field Museum, ended its limited exhibition. Featured by Earth Science teachers, this display...
The atrium came alive with hungry students ready for Cultural Awareness Club’s international food tasting event on Nov. 19. Ten countries were featured, spanning three different continents. Visitors were supposed to wait for groups...
Embed from Getty Images Rosalía, a genre-bending popular Spanish singer-songwriter, released her fourth studio album, “LUX,” on November 7. The album focuses on themes of spirituality, femininity, and transformation. Rosalía explored these themes through...
With the number of times the fire alarm goes off due to an accident or a student vaping in the bathroom, it seems like Conant doesn’t need planned fire drills anymore. This year we’ve...
Conant held its biennial Veterans Day assembly on November 11. All students went to the main gym to honor veterans and reflect on the meaning of service, courage, and sacrifice. Thomas Gebavi, ’26, and...
In this episode of Filmbrothers, our hosts are joined by Mrs. Apperson-Skobel of Conant Theatre to discuss this year’s fall musical, ‘The Pajama Game’! Tune in as the three of them discuss the classic...
Every day, our staff overhears fun and interesting comments and conversations at Conant. Our eavesdropping has led to this recurring series, where we bring your random school-day moments to life. This is Overheard. ...
The Filmbrothers are BACK to discuss “Superman” (2025) in honor of its sequel being recently announced. In this episode, they are joined by Nini Indraganti. ’26, who quite possibly might be Conant’s biggest DC...
Conant students and staff were greeted with a fire truck, an ambulance, and many emergency responders parked in Conant’s main lot on Monday, September 29. The vehicles remained in the parking lot for most...